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About Chris Mannix

Chris Mannix is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated covering the NBA and boxing beats. He joined the SI staff in 2003 following his graduation from Boston College. Mannix is the host of SI’s “Open Floor” podcast and serves as a ringside analyst and reporter for DAZN Boxing. He is also a frequent contributor to NBC Sports Boston as an NBA analyst. A nominee for National Sportswriter of the Year in 2022, Mannix has won writing awards from the Boxing Writers Association of America and the Pro Basketball Writers Association, and is a longtime member of both organizations.

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Even though the Heat landed Giannis Antetokounmpo, they are not an automatic winner. Plus, lingering questions around Kawhi Leonard cloud the outlook for multiple franchises.
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Inside Tom Dundon's Cheap Standoff With Portland
Chris Mannix is joined by The Oregonian's Bill Oram to break down the latest on new Blazers owner Tom Dundon and his standoff with the city of Portland over the cost of renovating the team's arena. They also discuss whether the Blazers relocating is even possible and whether the previous ownership group deserves some blame for letting this happen.
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The league’s commissioner said the cap circumvention probe must be completed before the start of next season, while giving no indication of what is in the independent report.
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The 29-year-old has been one of the most sought after fighters since his January win over Teofimo Lopez, which earned him his fourth major world title.
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Brad Stevens publicly backed the guard, but Boston’s ongoing trade discussions suggest a franchise-altering move remains a clear option.
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The Knicks bet their future on the small guard four years ago. The Finals MVP delivered a championship to cap one of the most improbable rises in NBA history.
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Down 3–1 in the series and coming off a stunning loss, Victor Wembanyama says San Antonio “knows we’re going to do it.”
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